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Winning blow: bishop to e7 (d6·4)

c9-15934
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

22. Bxe7+ Kg8 23. Qxc7 Be5 24. Qxe5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to c7 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kg8, then Qxc7 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #246.

Explore position #246

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